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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1964
Page
2
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in Inland Daily Press Association publications and AP news dispatches. The notice confirms AP entitlement to republication by member outlets and use of AP dispatches.
The piece argues Khrushchev is fed up with the Chinese Communists and cites a likely split between Moscow and Peking by 1965. It notes snubs at World Youth Forum, 1959 tensions, and a December Moscow meeting as precursors to heightened Cold War strain and possible Western outreach.
Grinnell four year old Genie Grinnell won first place and a blue ribbon in the pleasure pony class at a Freeport show. Magic Hours Grey Cody, a roadster pony owned and shown by the Grinnell family, earned the top honors. The Silver Concha Saddle Club sponsored the event at the Freeport fairgrounds.
A 25 year old notice recalls President Roosevelt asking Congress on Sept 21 1939 to repeal the arms embargo provisions of the neutrality law as dangerous to American neutrality security and peace. It also notes clashes a decade earlier with Red China and the UN General Assembly tensions.
Joseph E. Prohaska 47 and lifelong Mineral Point resident died unexpectedly after illness at home. He worked 16 years for Wisconsin Power and Light Co. A World War II veteran his survivors include his mother six sisters and one brother. Services set for 10 a.m. at St. Pauls Catholic Church with Rosary tonight at 8:30 and calling hours at Gorgen funeral home.
Fire at Robert Kraft farm in Lena destroys a 34 by 72 foot barn along with eight calves and large quantities of hay and straw. Loss estimated at 28000 dollars. investigation points to the lower section as the origin. Fire departments from Lena Warren and Winslow assisted. Kraft family not home, a son was present.
Highlights note key events on this date including J. Frank Duryea driving the first gasoline automobile in 1893 at Springfield Mass and the Star Spangled Banner first published in 1814. Other items mention the George Washington Bridge construction start in 1927 and World War II era political moves.
New York critics note ABC launches five new series with mixed success and NBC offers three strong debuts. Jonny Quest impresses as animated adventure. The Addams Family faces overdone tone. Valentine's Day falls flat. 12 o'clock High shows wartime drama. NBC winners include Flipper and The Famous Adventures of Mr Magoo. Kentucky Jones adds pathos with Rickey Der. Broadside joins Monday lineup with a Waves wartime comedy.
Services for William Cappes Niemeier 85, retired farmer, who died Friday in Winslow at his son’s home, were held this afternoon at the Leamon funeral home Lena. Rev. Roy Berg officiated. Burial was in Lena Burial Park. Niemeier born March 2 1879, married Emma Inman Oct 22 1904. Surviving: three sons Leo Edwin Pearl City and William Winslow a daughter Lydia Parker Savanna a sister Lena Brown eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren. His wife two sons and a daughter preceded him in death.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Black of Monroe attended a ceremony in Delevan where their daughter Mrs James Soddy formerly Janette Black of Janesville was chosen as Sweet Adeline of the Year by the Janesville chorus. She is a member of the Dell-Aires quartet.
India extracts iron ore and a range of minerals including manganese, mica, coal, bauxite, and chromite in varied regions. The mining sector supports industrial growth and regional economies through diverse mineral exports.
Miss Lucille Feichter formerly of Orfordville and William A Harvey a Wisconsin State Patrol officer were married at Crescent Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church Fort Wayne Indiana. The service featured yellow gladiolas candles and lace details with attendants Arlene Aiey Peggy Feichter Linda Ruch and Kay Feichter. The couple plans a honeymoon in Mexico and a Wisconsin reception after returning.
Two 12 and 13 year old youths were released to their parents for juvenile investigation after an entry at Orangeville grade school. The burglary, reported by George Carrick, involved a window entry, small cash from desks, milk from a refrigerator, and tampering with a vending machine.
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